Congressional Tariff Debates Amid Stalled Senate
The senate adjourned with tariff speeches delaying progress on the bill. Nominees for envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary named by the president include Henry L. Wilson to Chill, William F. Powell to Hayti, and John G. A. Leishman to Switzerland. Events also report a sugar schedule debate, a Missouri congressional oath, bank closures, deaths, a lynching, and other national incidents.
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Senate
United States
Henry L. Wilson
Washington
Chill
William F. Powell
New Jersey
Hayti
John G. A. Leishman
Pennsylvania
Switzerland
House
James T. Loyd
Representative Giles
Missouri
Lindsay
Derailed Welshampton excursion train reported nine killed
News items detail a Welshampton excursion train derailment with nine dead and twenty five injured. Havana reports over one thousand daily Cuban deaths from famine and disease tied to Weyler's reconcentration policy. An earthquake shakes Calothe and a cyclone in St Vincent Jamaica damages buildings and kills three. France's President Faure is shot at Longchamps. no injuries. In Cuba a secret court martial condemns insurgent chiefs to death. The sultan seeks support from Russia and Germany for Thessaly annexation, angering other ambassadors.
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Welshampton
England
Havana
Cuba
Faure
France
Cabana
Russ’ Rivera
Col. Bacallaé
Pinar del Rio
Nicholas
William
Thessaly
Ottoman Empire
Summary of a Bustling Patchwork of 19th Century News
A compilation notes bank closures, rail wrecks with fatalities, executions, drownings, and deaths from heat. It reports ex presidents stepping away from law, tribal deaths in Indiana, lightning strikes killing three women in Ohio, and fires destroying Ellis Island buildings. Also covered are trade figures, colonial matters, and railway unions led by Debs.
Ice Cream and Strawberry Sociable Held at Churchyard
An ice cream and strawberry sociable took place on June 19 in the Christian churchyard. The invitation urged everybody cordially to attend, noting the event would continue into Monday.
Liver cure and rail route ads in brief notice
An ad touts Herbinea as a universal liver and stomach remedy with a 75 cent price and free trial bottles at Dr Powell's. It also promotes a Great Northwest travel route via Ogden Gateway with connections to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Idaho Oregon Northwest Pacific ports. The Republican offers to publish legal notices accurately on short notice and invites local business.
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Simons Liver Regulator
Simmons Liver
H. Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
Dr Powell's
Great Rock
Northwest
Ogden Gateway
Roar Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Benla
Balt Lake
Ogden
Oregon
Republican
Micro-Gorm Medicine Praised by Local Citizens
Mrs Eliza Van Tryan proclaims Micro-Gorm highly valuable as a remedy for general debility stomach fever and kidney troubles after taking two bottles. A trusted resident says her statements are reliable and recommends the product. Mrs Bayne endorses it for stomach and kidney issues and notes her husband travels for Henderson & Co of Paxton.
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fIomn
Mra Bayne
Henderson & Co
Paxton
Powell Henry Illinois Sale Ad Promises One Dollar Price
An old newspaper ad notes a sale by A. Powell in Henry Illinois with a price stated as one dollar. The fragment emphasizes positive language and a simple offer.
Orange Manfield Willey Dies After Illness in Varna
Orange Manfield Willey, age 26, born April 14 1872 in Roberts township Ill, died June 11 1897 after a severe illness in Varna. He arrived from Iowa July 29 last year to his parents home, funeral held at the family residence with Rev David McLeish, interment at Varna cemetery. He was well known and respected, pallbearers were Willey sisters and Miss Harris and other local youths.
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Orange Manbield ‘Willey
George Willey
Iowa
Swann
Orange
Roberts Township
Varna
Marshall County
Ill
David McLeish
M. B. Choir
James Y.11
Fanny
Flo
Lou Willey
Ada Harris
Abbie
Grace Newman
Death and marriages mark life of Henrietta Fulford of Elmwood
Henrietta Allyn Fulford born at Allyn's Point Conn 74 years ago. Her family moved to Delta Canada where she married Jonathan Fulford and bore three sons Charles of Chicago Orrus of Golden City Mo Chester of Peoria. They later resided in Benry and Lacon before returning to Henry. She died at Hamwood last Saturday and funeral was held at the residence of Mr Baring. She was brought up Presbyterian, joined Congregational Church, and did Methodist work in a Methodist family. She suffered 25 years yet preserved a sweet Christian spirit. Her resting place is Elmwood cemetery under a grand elm. Her sons and relatives mourn.
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Henrietta Allyn Fulford
Bor
Allyn’s Point
Conn
Delta
Canada
Atill
Jonathan Fulford
Charles
Chicago-Orrus-of-Golden City
Chester
Peoria
Benry
Lacon
Henry
bLonmouth
Mre Fulford
Mre HH. B. Haring
Mra
Fulford
Congregational Church
Elmwood
Iva W. Fourorp
Buckien’s Arnica Salva Adverts for Bruises and Sores
An advertisement touts Buckien’s Arnica Salva as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers and tetter with a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell at 25 cents per box.
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Buckien
Arnica
Gale
Dr Powell
Fires and Fire Alarms and Close Races in Third Judicial District
A preacher sermonizing on hell irritates a crowd as a fire alarm interrupts. Nearby, election returns show a tight race in the Third Judicial District with Hartzell claiming 62 votes more than Canby, and Boggs defeating Barker for Supreme Judge by 233 unofficial votes. Also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for tired feet. The tariff bill advances in the Senate toward possible passage by June 20.
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Third Judicial District
Judge Canby
Wm. Hartzell
Hartzell
Carrell
Boggs
Supreme Judge
David J. Barker
Senate
Grain-O Product Ad Promises Coffee Substitute
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a grain based drink that can replace coffee. It claims broad suitability for children and adults, with a rich color similar to mocha and a mild effect on delicate stomachs. Prices cited are 34 and 150 to 76 per package, sold by grocers.
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Tenn
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Alva Owen
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Lyle
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Howard A. Scott
Sing Sing
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Morocco
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Miami Tribe of Indians
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Leroy Kail
Kalil
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Martin Cornelius
Universal Postal Congress
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London
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New York Harbor
American Railway Union
Eugene V. Debs
Tost
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Tewfik Pasha
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Ilinois
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W. J. Wickwire
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W. H. Bayne
Paxton, Ilinoia
Micro-Germi
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St. Jacob's Oil
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Willee
Frem
National Society—of the
Colonial Dames of America
Demorest
Greece
Cretans
Margaret Sutton Briscos
Mary Ainge de Vere
Ella Higginson
Henrietta A. Fulford
G. W. Dennis
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Mar
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